Dragons prop faces long ban, no suspension for Mahoney
Canterbury's hooker Reed Mahoney has been fined twice but avoided an NRL ban, but his teammate Sitili Tuponuia and a St George Illawarra prop weren't so lucky.
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Staggs has title, new contract with Broncos in sights
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is close to securing a multi-year extension as he declares a seventh title is in reach for the NRL club.
Cherry-Evans claims ‘smear campaign’ against him
Daly Cherry-Evans won the PR battle of Brookvale, but Manly have a fresh drama after Tom Trbojevic injured his knee in their 26-12 defeat of Parramatta.
Late Warriors penalty goal breaks Tigers’ hearts
The Wests Tigers have been denied a third consecutive win by a Warriors side who snatched victory with a late penalty goal.
‘If it’s illegal, it’s illegal’: No diving from Charnze
Wests Tigers' home crowd booed Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he received a game-defining penalty but the Warriors star insists he's not the type to take dives.
Knee knock sidelines Manly’s Trbojevic for a month
Tom Trbojevic is set to miss the next month of NRL action due to a medial ligament injury.
More Manly drama looms as Penrith eye breakthrough
Manly are bracing for another stint without Tom Trbojevic while Penrith are out to silence their critics in round five after three consecutive losses.
Eals coach shuts down talk of early Brown exit
Jason Ryles has knocked back suggestions from Parramatta great Nathan Hindmarsh that the Eels should release Dylan Brown early after their poor start to 2025.
Tigers’ Luai to miss Broncos clash with one-game ban
Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai looks set to miss his side's trip to face the Broncos in Brisbane due to suspension.
Cleary lauds Yeo as he looks for the ‘real Panthers’
Co-captain Nathan Cleary will return for Penrith's clash with North Queensland in what will be Isaah Yeo's 250th NRL game.
Dolphins woes go beyond captain Gilbert suspension
The Dolphins have lost suspended captain Tom Gilbert for their match against Gold Coast as they seek to fix problems that have beset their winless season start.
Tigers clash will be personal for Maguire: Doueihi
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.
Don’t boo DCE: Manly players want respect for captain
Manly have started to prepare for life without Daly Cherry-Evans, with the veteran half having played more games than any other for one team at No.7.
Storm star overcomes latest injury to tackle Dragons
Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to line up for the Storm against the Dragons with coach Craig Bellamy expecting a tough trip despite contrasting results.
The Hermantor: NRL journeyman turning heads at Hull FC
Herman Ese'ese has starred in another win for Hull FC, scoring a try after signing a long-term deal with the Super League club.
‘One of the greatest’: PNG trailblazer Olam retires
Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.
‘Of course’ Ciraldo backs Sexton after Dogs pass on DCE
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has addressed his club's decision to bow out of the race to sign Daly Cherry-Evans, who will leave Manly at the season's end.
Payten preaches simple message after Cowboys’ 0-3 start
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.
Dolphins face historic curse bigger than Wayne Bennett
The Dolphins need to beat Brisbane to prevent a 0-4 start to the year, a predicament that no team has recovered from to win a title in 92 years.
Staggs in frame for NSW, new Broncos deal: Maguire
Brisbane and former NSW coach Michael Maguire insists Kotoni Staggs can regain his NSW jersey as the club ramps up plans to keep him long-term.
Cleary insists no panic from Penrith after Souths loss
Penrith have suffered three straight defeats for the first time since 2019, losing to South Sydney, but coach Ivan Cleary says the real Panthers will emerge.
Alex Johnston laughs off injury after comeback match
Alex Johnston has suffered damage to his shoulder blade in South Sydney's shock NRL win over Penrith, but the Rabbitohs are confident the injury is not serious.
DCE saga not a good look but Jurbo won’t follow him out
Jake Trbojevic is committed to leading Manly into a new era as the club's messy break-up with captain Daly Cherry-Evans continues.
‘Not acceptable’: Warriors coach regrets journo clash
The Warriors assistant coach who grabbed a sports journalist by the throat has accepted the punishment he received from the NRL
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.
Storm wouldn’t be human to not want revenge: Panthers
Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys’ big guns for Broncos
North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.
RCG still rusty but ‘not worried one bit’ about Titans
As Gold Coast prepare to host Newcastle, new Titans signing Reagan Campbell-Gillard says there is no need for panic after a heavy opening loss.